Customers are impressed with the Chromecast's ease of use, streaming capabilities, and picture quality. Many appreciate its affordability and the ability to transform a standard TV into a smart TV. However, some users experienced connectivity issues, and the lack of a physical remote control was a common point of feedback. The small size and generally positive performance were also frequently noted.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get this for streaming from an Android device
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this to replace my 1st gen Chromecast, which has updated software. Very easy to connect an Android or Apple device to send video from them to your TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Streaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great way to watch all my favorite shows.
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Chromecast allows me to watch my favorite shows on all my streaming services like Netflix, Google movies, VUDU and much more right from my cell phone. I love it!
I have one on all my TV's.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
We love it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have several of these throughout the house. Works great with iOS or Android-based devices. We even take one of these in our van and everyone truly enjoys it,
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Must Have.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you cut the cable to cable this is a must have. Super easy set up and great picture. Most all streaming services work flawlessly with chromecast.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality and price
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We have three in our house and now we are putting one in our RV. It will be great to use when we are camping and want to cast the news, games and other favorite shows on those rainy days.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ChromeCast is Cool!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have a TV that didn’t have cable hooked to it. I got ChromeCast for it to install and love it! Easy to hook up too. I’m able to stream videos and watch tv shows all the time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Chrome Cast
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Works great, easy to setup. I actually just upgraded for the original version and this one was easier.
Haven’t used much because no new programs on.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EZ set up - good deal
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recommended after "off-brand" (less cost) did not operate as advertised. This is the real deal - and very plug-n-play - especially for the technically impaired!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Chromecast
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love my Chromecast use it daily, but have noticed sometimes the cast will loose connective while my phone is still casting the video. I like the convince that you can use the USB on the back of the TV for power.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect device for streaming from phone
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect for TVs that don't already have a cable box attached. Easy to stream video from your phone. Compatible with Comcast Xfinity.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Streaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For the Win!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My old chromecast played out and of course best buy had what i was looking for. I was able to use my points for the purchase win win...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must have
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I was given one as a gift years ago.. I now have one on every TV in my house... this is a must have to stream content like Netflix, you tube or Facebook from your phone or tablet to your TV
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
From phone to big screen
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the ease of having a chromecast on an older TV. I simply stream Hulu, my workouts, YouTube.... Anything from my phone is now on the big screen. Yay!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy and useful
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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Chromecast is super easy to set up and use, and is pretty great. I cast a lot from my laptop to my smart tv via my Google Chrome browser, no muss no fuss.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wesley
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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I enjoy my Google Chrome. I do take it with me on my trips, specially when going home to the island. That's my trusty friend. Very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great and convenient device
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Bought it for the convenience of this tool. Super reliable and works with all streaming apps. Also love how easy it is to control my tv when using my google home and the chrome cast
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works well when it works
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works but crashes for freezes at least once a day. It makes me want to try a better model, but for my budget it’s the lesser annoying thing in my life
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great, affordable streaming device
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great option if you don’t want to break the bank. Less technically savvy users may want to look towards an option like a Roku or Amazon Fire TV Stick, but the Chromecast is certainly a great product, especially if you pair it with some Google Home speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New to Chromecast. Recommended.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this specifically to cast my computer and smartphone screen content to a portable monitor. It works great and was really easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Streaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This has been a great way for us to stream different services. My phone and tablet both easily connect to this. It just hooks into the tv and stays put.